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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.94, 1,102.26 and 215.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.94, 1,102.26 and 215.01 is: 322.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.94 : 1,102.26 = 215.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.94/1,102.26 = 215.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.94x = 1,102.26 × 215.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.94x = 236,996.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,996.92/734.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.47

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